Dare
"Are you scared, Nielsen?"
Kelsi had come to the conclusion that eighth graders were mean. As she eyed the rope that rose twenty feet above the mat, she swallowed hard.
"She won't get five feet," another said.
"Come on, Nielsen, it's not hard. I dare you." Her eyes roamed the gym, finally landing on Ryan and Sharpay stretching a few feet away. His eyes were on her, full of confidence for her, and as he nodded to her she let his strength pour into her. She ripped the newsboy cap from her head, tossed it over to Ryan (who caught it effortlessly), and began climbing.